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The conflict between man and State is as Old as State history. Although attempts have been made for centuries to bring about a proper adjustment between the competing claims of State and the individual, the solution seems to be still far off. This is primarily because of the dynamic nature of human society where old values and ideas constantly yield place to new ones. It is obvious that if individuals are allowed to have absolute freedom of speech and action, the result would be chaos, ruin and anarchy.

The author's viewpoint can be best summed up in which of the following statements?

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A.The conflict between the claims Of State and individual remains unresolvedCorrect
B.Anarchy and chaos are the obvious results of democratic traditions.
C.Old values, ideas and traditions persist despite the dynamic nature of human society.
D.Constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech is not in the interest of society
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (A) The conflict between the claims Of State and individual remains unresolved

The passage discusses the ongoing conflict between individual freedom and the state's authority, highlighting the challenge of balancing these competing claims in a dynamic society. The author does not explicitly express the view that anarchy and chaos are the results of democratic traditions or that old values persist despite societal changes. They also do not argue against the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech.

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पठित परिच्छेद
The conflict between man and State is as Old as State history. Although attempts have been made for centuries to bring about a proper adjustment between the competing claims of State and the individual, the solution seems to be still far off. This is primarily because of the dynamic nature of human society where old values and ideas constantly yield place to new ones. It is obvious that if individuals are allowed to have absolute freedom of speech and action, the result would be chaos, ruin and anarchy.

The author's viewpoint can be best summed up in which of the following statements?

A.The conflict between the claims Of State and individual remains unresolvedसही
B.Anarchy and chaos are the obvious results of democratic traditions.
C.Old values, ideas and traditions persist despite the dynamic nature of human society.
D.Constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech is not in the interest of society

सही उत्तर: (A) The conflict between the claims Of State and individual remains unresolved

The passage discusses the ongoing conflict between individual freedom and the state's authority, highlighting the challenge of balancing these competing claims in a dynamic society. The author does not explicitly express the view that anarchy and chaos are the results of democratic traditions or that old values persist despite societal changes. They also do not argue against the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech.

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